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Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi Submerged: Funerals Taking Place on the Ghat Steps, Family Members Forced to Wait for 2-3 Hours

Summary by Dainik Bhaskar
The rising water level of the Ganges in Varanasi has transformed the landscape of Kashi's ghats. The Ganges' continued rise has disrupted connectivity between Kashi's 84 ghats. Over 100 small temples along the ghats have also been submerged. The greatest difficulty is faced by families arriving at Harishchandra Ghat for the last rites of their loved ones. At Harishchandra Ghat, where cremations previously took place on designated platforms, the …
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The rising water level of the Ganges in Varanasi has transformed the landscape of Kashi's ghats. The Ganges' continued rise has disrupted connectivity between Kashi's 84 ghats. Over 100 small temples along the ghats have also been submerged. The greatest difficulty is faced by families arriving at Harishchandra Ghat for the last rites of their loved ones. At Harishchandra Ghat, where cremations previously took place on designated platforms, the …

·Bhopal, India
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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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